CAS 79777-82-5

N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-methyl-L-leucine

Description:

N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-4-methyl-L-leucine, commonly referred to as Boc-4-methyl-L-leucine, is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group on the amino group of the L-leucine structure. This compound is typically used in peptide synthesis as a protecting group due to its stability under basic conditions and ease of removal under acidic conditions. The presence of the 4-methyl group enhances its hydrophobic characteristics, making it useful in the synthesis of peptides that require specific steric and electronic properties. Boc-4-methyl-L-leucine is a white to off-white solid, soluble in organic solvents such as dichloromethane and dimethylformamide, but less soluble in water. Its molecular structure contributes to its role in facilitating the formation of peptide bonds while protecting the amino functionality during synthesis. The compound is also of interest in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the design of biologically active peptides.

Formula: C₁₂H₂₃NO₄

InChI: InChI=1/C12H23NO4/c1-11(2,3)7-8(9(14)15)13-10(16)17-12(4,5)6/h8H,7H2,1-6H3,(H,13,16)(H,14,15)/t8-/m0/s1

SMILES: CC(C)(C)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N=C(O)OC(C)(C)C

Synonyms:

• Boc-L-beta-t-butylalanine
• Boc-L-neopentylglycine

Boc-β-tBu-Ala-OH

CAS: 79777-82-5

Bachem ID: 4015631.

Formula: C₁₂H₂₃NO₄

Purity: > 99%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 245.32

Ref: 01-4015631

Boc-β-t-butyl-l-alanine

CAS: 79777-82-5

Formula: C₁₂H₂₃NO₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 245.3153

Ref: IN-DA0036G7

Boc-β-T-Butyl-L-Alanine

CAS: 79777-82-5

Boc-β-T-Butyl-L-Alanine

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 245.32g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1012482

Boc-b-tert-butyl-L-alanine

CAS: 79777-82-5

Formula: C₁₂H₂₃NO₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 245.319

Ref: 10-F492862